CDS Anil Chauhan awarded doctorate by Uttarakhand's GB Pant University

In a ceremony, Uttarakhand Governor and chancellor of Uttarakhand's GB Pant University, Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh, awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.

In Short

• CDS Anil Chauhan awarded honorary DLitt at Pantnagar university
• Uttarakhand Governor awards degrees to 1,172 students
• CDS Chauhan praised university's achievements and role in development

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) during the 36th convocation of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in Uttarakhand's Pantnagar.

In the ceremony, Uttarakhand Governor and chancellor of state's GB Pant University Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh also awarded degrees to 1,172 students, praising the university's legacy. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other dignitaries were also present during the ceremony.

Speaking after being honoured with the doctorate, CDS Chauhan expressed happiness and discussed the achievements of the university.

"This is a proud moment for me, reviving the spirit of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan'. It is an honour to confer degrees on such eminent personalities. Universities play an important role in making the country a developed nation by 2047. Students have the ability to take the country on the path of progress by working with new thinking. The 21st century will belong to India...," CDS Chauhan said.

Govind Ballabh Pant University has been ranked 331st in the World Ranking at the international level. Since its inception, degrees have been awarded to 44,112 students.

As many as 355 improved varieties of various crops and two breeds of animals developed by the university have also been dedicated to the nation.